Freeze State Spending

It was sad to read that Fitch downgraded the state's bond rating, which will lead to higher costs to taxpayers for money the state borrows.

What was more depressing was it came on a day the state bond commission approved bonding for $350 million in projects [May 12, courant.com, "State Employee Layoff Notices Being Issued As Bond Rating Is Lowered"] including renovation of state office buildings, replacement of a parking garage, construction of housing, and funding for Mystic Aquarium.

Our governor talks about our reduced revenue and the need to cut expenses, but his actions are very different, ending up with higher taxes, more spending and borrowing.

We increase taxes on the wealthy and don't need to wonder why the income taxes paid by the top 100 filers are now down 45 percent. Yes, they have relocated to Florida and other states. We don't need to pass on our taxes to towns and expect taxpayers to pay higher property taxes.

We need a freeze on spending. We don't need talk. We need action. Why do we allow our governor and state representatives to continue doing this? Call or email your representatives and let them know what you think.